Fire Safety

Fire Extinguishers: Skulking In The Distance Or Just A Coincidence? When you think about fire extinguishers, what comes to your mind’s eye? Maybe you think of them beaming proud and red in their elevated glass cases. Perhaps a travel-sized car extinguisher comes to mind. Either way, many of us have seen them in the movie […]

When it comes to fire protection, fire sprinklers are the best choice to save lives and protect property. Although they save thousands of properties in the country each year, fire sprinklers are less common in residential buildings than commercial ones. It’s the mission of Safe-T Fire Protection to change that.  Did you know smoke detectors

How to Get Kids Fired Up About Fire Safety We know all too well how challenging it can be to compete with modern technology to keep a child’s attention.  iPhones, tablets, and video games, ‘Oh My!’ However, here at Safe-T Fire Protection, we also know that fire safety for kids is vital. Children must be

Keep Your Family Safe With a Fire Escape Plan One of the best ways to ensure your family stays safe is to focus on fire prevention and awareness. Knowledge is power, and fire safety is no exception. The more you and your family know about preventing fires, the necessary fire equipment to keep your home

Why Smoke Detector Maintenance is Important Battery-powered and even wired-in technology are not infallible – even for smoke detectors. Batteries die, parts wear out, and dust may clog the system, preventing the smoke alarm from detecting smoke or fire during an emergency. Because smoke alarms are your first defense against fire, they should be primed

We love the holiday season for the chance to spend extra time with friends and family while enjoying traditions like Christmas trees, outdoor lighting displays, and special recipes. But with the holiday season also comes busyness that may lead us to forget holiday fire safety measures. To make sure you have a safe and merry

Summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July are all things that Americans look forward to every year. However, these great summer activities also bring the risk of fires and injuries caused by fireworks and outdoor grills. Fireworks and grill fires injure over 16,000 Americans annually. More than half of these injuries

Fires can be a dangerous risk for all types of buildings, but especially for apartments. These buildings house many families, which creates a risk for severe injuries and fatalities. Most people are not familiar with their apartment building plans, which can cause chaos in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for cases

According to the NFPA, every 1 in 31 Christmas tree fire is deadly. Most households and businesses across the United States will bring a Christmas tree inside, decorated with ornaments and string lights. While Christmas tree fires are rare, they still happen and can result in fatal injuries. It’s important to be aware of the

How To Prevent Fires in Your Commercial Kitchen Commercial kitchens are full of hot cooking equipment, cooking oils and greases, cleaning chemicals, and people running frantically through the kitchen. This sort of chaos can easily result in commercial fires, which can be detrimental to your business. If you don’t have the right equipment and commercial

What are the Different Classes of Fires? Fire safety is important in understanding how to be prepared to use the proper equipment in fire emergencies. The number one cause of fire emergencies in the home comes from unattended cooking. People become careless when cooking in the kitchen, leaving food on the stove and in the

A Guide To Fire Safety Training At a young age, we are taught the basics of how to protect ourselves in the event of a fire. We learn the stop, drop, and roll concept, and have routine fire drills to ensure the entire school is prepared for an emergency. Unfortunately, fire safety training usually stops

What is Fire Protection Week? October 3rd-9th is dedicated to fire safety awareness. Established in 1922, fire prevention week was created in memory of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This tragic fire killed over 250 people and burned more than 2000 acres. This major fire crisis altered the way that public officials viewed fire